Bonsly Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Bonsly
Bonsai Pokémon
It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness.
Bonsly Pokédex brings together the essential information for Bonsly, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Bonsly is National Pokédex #438 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Rock-type Pokémon.
This Bonsly Pokédex covers Bonsly across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness.
Bonsly at a glance
- Type
- ROCK
- Weak to
- WATER2×GRASS2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 95
- Abilities
- Sturdy, Rock Head, Rattled (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Sudowoodo — knowing Mimic
Bonsly Pokédex overview
Bonsly has the Rock typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Bonsai Pokémon. It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Bonsly Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Bonsly quick facts
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Weight
- 15.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation IV
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 255
- Base happiness
- 70
Bonsly Pokédex type and weaknesses
Bonsly is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground and Steel. It resists Normal, Fire, Poison and Flying. These matchups come from Bonsly's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Bonsly and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Bonsly type effectiveness
Damage taken when Bonsly is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Rock typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Bonsly Pokédex stats
Bonsly has a base stat total of 290, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 95. In the Bonsly Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Bonsly is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Bonsly Pokédex abilities
Bonsly can have Sturdy, Rock Head and Rattled as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Bonsly functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Bonsly abilities
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
Rattled Hidden
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Bonsly Pokédex evolution
Bonsly evolves into Sudowoodo (knowing Mimic). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Bonsly evolution family
Bonsly evolution requirements
Evolves into
Sudowoodo
knowing Mimic
Bonsly Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Bonsly has 1 form shown on this Bonsly Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Bonsly Pokédex game appearances
Bonsly appears in 15 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Moon and Pearl. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Bonsly appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Bonsly game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Bonsly?
The locations below show where Bonsly can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Bonsly encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 16 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Diamond | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 18 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Moon | Alola Route 1 South | Walk | 10–13 | 15% | — |
| Moon | Lush Jungle South | Walk | 18–21 | 10% | — |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 4% | Slot2 None |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 4% | Slot2 Ruby |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 4% | Slot2 Sapphire |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 4% | Slot2 Emerald |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 4% | Slot2 ♀irered |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 209 Area | Walk | 16 | 1% | Radar Off |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town | Walk | 18 | 10% | Time ♂orning |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town | Walk | 20 | 4% | Slot2 None |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town | Walk | 20 | 4% | Slot2 Sapphire |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town | Walk | 20 | 4% | Slot2 ♀irered |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town | Walk | 20 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town | Walk | 20 | 1% | Radar Off |
| Pearl | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 16 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Pearl | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 18 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Platinum | Trophy Garden Area | Walk | 22 | 5% | Story Progress National Dex, Backlot ♂entioned |
| Shield | Bridge ♀ield Area | Overworld | 27–29 | 40% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Bridge ♀ield Area | Overworld | 60 | 40% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Stony Wilderness Area 2 | Overworld | 28–30 | 45% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Stony Wilderness Area 2 | Overworld | 60 | 45% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Stony Wilderness Area 3 | Overworld | 28–30 | 50% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Stony Wilderness Area 3 | Overworld | 60 | 50% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Stony Wilderness ♂ain | Overworld | 28–30 | 35% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Shield | Stony Wilderness ♂ain | Overworld | 60 | 35% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sun | Alola Route 1 South | Walk | 10–13 | 15% | — |
| Sun | Lush Jungle South | Walk | 18–21 | 10% | — |
| Sword | Bridge ♀ield Area | Overworld | 27–29 | 40% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Bridge ♀ield Area | Overworld | 60 | 40% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Stony Wilderness Area 2 | Overworld | 28–30 | 45% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Stony Wilderness Area 2 | Overworld | 60 | 45% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Stony Wilderness Area 3 | Overworld | 28–30 | 50% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Stony Wilderness Area 3 | Overworld | 60 | 50% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Stony Wilderness ♂ain | Overworld | 28–30 | 35% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame |
| Sword | Stony Wilderness ♂ain | Overworld | 60 | 35% | Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame |
| Ultra Sun | Alola Route 1 South | Walk | 11–14 | 30% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle North | Walk | 19–22 | 10% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle South | Walk | 19–22 | 10% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Lush Jungle West | Walk | 19–22 | 10% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Alola Route 1 South | Walk | 11–14 | 30% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Lush Jungle North | Walk | 19–22 | 10% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Lush Jungle South | Walk | 19–22 | 10% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Lush Jungle West | Walk | 19–22 | 10% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Bonsly Pokédex moves
The Bonsly Pokédex lists 103 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Bonsly move explorer
103 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copycat | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Fake Tears | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Level Up |
| 4 | Flail | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 5 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 8 | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 8 | Rock Throw | ROCK | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | Level Up |
| 9 | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 12 | Block | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Level Up |
| 15 | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 15 | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Level Up |
| 15 | Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | Level Up |
| 19 | Feint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 20 | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Level Up |
| 21 | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Level Up |
| 22 | Tearful Look | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| 33 | Counter | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 37 | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 47 | Head Smash | ROCK | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | Level Up |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Brick Break | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Bulldoze | GROUND | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Calm ♂ind | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Explosion | NORMAL | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fake Tears | DARK | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Foul Play | DARK | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Grass Knot | GRASS | Special | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Nature Power | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Power Gem | ROCK | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Blast | ROCK | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Polish | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Self Destruct | NORMAL | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Smack Down | ROCK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Spikes | GROUND | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Stomping Tantrum | GROUND | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Trailblaze | GRASS | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Egg |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Harden | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Egg |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Rock Polish | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Self Destruct | NORMAL | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | After You | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Block | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Covet | NORMAL | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Tutor |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Foul Play | DARK | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Role Play | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Stomping Tantrum | GROUND | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Sucker Punch | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Bonsly Pokédex entries
The Bonsly Pokédex entries below let you compare how Bonsly has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Bonsly Pokédex entries
It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body’s fluid levels by eliminating excess.
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.
In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body’s fluid levels.
It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.
It does not deal well with water, so it lives in dry locales. Since its surroundings tend to lack greenery, it stands out noticeably.
From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.
It discharges moisture from its eyes, making it look like it’s crying—apparently an effective way of getting enemies to let down their guard.
If its body gets too damp, it will die. So, in a process reminiscent of sweating, its eyes expel moisture.
It expels both sweat and tears from its eyes. The sweat is a little salty, while the tears have a slight bitterness.
This Pokémon lives in dry, rocky areas. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases.
Its tears elicit sympathy from those who see them, but do not be deceived! This expulsion of body water is merely a physiological mechanism for keeping itself in good health.
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